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ETHS highlights student sustainability projects and explores a $12 million energy‑savings contract
Summary
ETHS students described on‑campus sustainability projects (a $5,000 bike shelter grant; a waste audit that could remove ~350 indoor garbage cans), and Honeywell presented a preliminary energy savings performance contract estimated to save about $600,000 per year and enable an approximate $12 million capital project over 20 years.
Evanston Township High School on Feb. 9 showcased student-led sustainability work and a district review of a potential energy savings performance contract that could fund major facility upgrades without an immediate tax increase.
John Crawford, the district’s director of operations and sustainability, framed the presentation as a two‑year progress update tied to the ETHS Green New Deal. Two students presented specific projects. Olin described securing a $5,000 grant for a bike shelter near Door 2; materials for phases 1 and 2 have been purchased and the maintenance crew will pour concrete when weather allows, with students helping on construction through CTE programs. Izzy, a senior and Climate Action Evanston board member, described the…
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